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Baldies
Wacky RTS game. You are the god of a hairless race, the Baldies. You must lead them to victory against their enemies the Harries. The gameplay involves resource management, research and development and strategic combat. Baldies come in four varieties (workers, breeders, soldiers and scientists. There are loads of weird and wonderful inventions to be developed. As expected, the game's cartoon-style graphics now looks dated.
Developer: Creative Edge Software Ltd.
, Publisher: Panasonic Interactive Media Co.
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Ballerium
This online-only strategy game with RPG component is currently in development. It will be set in an original universe. The planet of Ballerium has a color-changing sun which has been used to predict an imminent apocalypse. Populated by seven races divided into clans which are in conflict, you'll take the role of the leader of a group trying to escape destruction. You'll be able to join a clan or establish your own. The game will feature complex economic and political modeling.
Developer: Majorem
, Publisher: TBA
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Battle Mages
Publisher: Buka Entertainment
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Battle of Britain
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Battle Realms
RTS game set in a fantasy universe with a traditional Japanese theme. It is due for release in mid-2001. you'll play a local leader who must feed and protect his people. You'll train troops and magical and Zen powers will feature alongside conventional weapons. The games graphics and combat system promise to be impressive. You'll be able to use terrain features for tactical purposes and control the formations of your troops.
Developer: Liquid Entertainment
, Publisher: Crave Entertainment
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Battle Realms: Winter of the Wolf
Developer: Liquid Entertainment
, Publisher: Crave Entertainment
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Battlefield: 1942
Action game with strategy component currently in development. Set during WW2, the game will concentrate on vehicle-based action. Controllable vehicles will include fighter aircraft, tanks, and even battleships. There will be some 50 mission with varied settings iin lcoations including four different campaigns in Eastern and Western Europe and North Africa. Alongside a single-player campaign will be a strong multi-player mode. The game's graphics promise to be advanced.
Developer: Digital Illusions
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Battleground 1: Ardennes
Classic turn-based strategy game and first in a successful series. Set during the WW2, the game recreates the Battle f the Bulge. You can take the role of either side. The game takes place on a hex-based map. The controls and graphics are effective.
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Battleground 2: Gettysburg
Turn-based strategy game. The game recreates some 25 battle scenarios. You can play against another player via modem connection, or hotseating. There are four map views, including two impressive 3D views with units represented as miniatures, to enable you to keep track of the action. Maps are hexed based and zoomable. You control the various units, each of which is graded in terms of movement points, quality and fatigue. Commanders and weapons are also graded, affecting the way the battle develops. You can issue commands and set formations.. Video clips intersperse the action. The game's graphics and point-and-click interface are effective. The AI could be better.
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Battleground 3: Waterloo
Turn-based strategy game. The game recreates around 25 battle scenarios and you can choose in which order to attempt them. You can compete against the computer or another player via modem connection or hotseating. Unlike in the previous games, you can adjust the amount of control you have over your army. Another significant addition is an advantage slider, which enables you to adjust difficulty incrementally. There are four map views, including two impressive 3D views with units represented as miniatures, to enable you to keep track of the action. Maps are hexed based and zoomable.
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Battleground 4: Shiloh
Turn-based strategy game that recreates part of the American Civil War. There are over 20 battle scenarios. which can be attempted in any order. You can compete against the computer or another player (on-line or via email, modem connection or hotseating). As in the previous game, you can adjust the amount of control you have over your army and there is an advantage slider that enables you to adjust difficulty incrementally. There are four map views available, including two impressive 3D views with units represented as miniatures. Maps are hexed based and zoomable. Improved casualty information has been added.
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Battleground 5: Antietam
Turn-based strategy game set during the American Civil War. The game offers a selection 25 scenarios played out on a hex-based map. There are four map views available, including two offering impressive 3D views. The interface, control and menu systems are effective. The multi-player option allows you to play against a friend via hotseating, email or modem connection. The game incorporates many video clips.
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Battleground 6: Napoleon in Russia
Turn-based strategy game that recreates Napoleon's assault on Moscow in late 1812. There are 21 battle scenarios available. You can compete against the computer or another player (on-line or via e-mail modem connection or hotseating). You can adjust the amount of control you have over your army and an advantage slider lets you to adjust the difficulty level. There are four map views, two are impressive 3D views with units represented as miniatures, to enable you to keep track of the action. Maps are hexed based and zoomable.
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Battleground 7: Bull Run
Turn-based strategy game that recreates the two battles of Bull Run/Manasass during the American Civil War. There over 20 battle scenarios available. You can compete against the computer or another player (on-line or via e-mail modem connection or hotseating). You control the various units, each of which is graded in terms of movement points, quality and fatigue. Commanders and weapons are also graded. You can adjust the amount of control you have over your army and an advantage slider lets you to adjust the difficulty level. There are four map views, two are impressive 3D views with units represented as miniatures. Maps are hexed based and zoomable. The 3D maps were hand-painted by Charles Kibler, known for his work on similar board-based games.
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Battleground 8: Prelude to Waterloo
Turn-based strategy game that recreates two Napoleonic battles, La Bataille de Ligny and La Bataille de Quatre Bras. There are 23 battle scenarios to choose from and three of these feature a new fog-of-war system. You can compete against the computer or another player (on-line or via e-mail modem connection or hotseating). You can adjust the amount of control you have and an advantage slider lets you to adjust the difficulty level. There are four map views available, two are impressive 3D views with units represented as miniatures. Maps are hexed based and zoomable.
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Battleground 9: Chickamauga
Turn-based strategy game that recreates the Civil War battles of Murfreesboro and of Chickamauga, fought in 1863. There are over 20 battle scenarios to choose from. There is also a scenario editor that is compatible with the previous games in the series. Whilst you can't design maps, you can set starting conditions, orders of battle and unit characteristics. You can compete against the computer or another player (on-line or via e-mail modem connection or hotseating). There are four map views available, two are impressive 3D views with units represented as miniatures. Maps are hexed based and zoomable.
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Battleline
Developer: Matrix Games
, Publisher: Matrix Games
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Battleship
Version of the traditional game with numerous additions. The gameplay has been extended with a great degree of customizability available Play against the computer or in multi-player games with up to four players (via serial or modem connection or LAN).
Developer: NMS Software Ltd.
, Publisher: Hasbro Interactive, Inc.
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Battleship: Surface Thunder
This game offers two distinctive game modes. There is a version of the classic battleship game together with arcade-style naval blaster. In the arcade mode, you take control of a battleship in enemy waters and must fight your ay through to complete your objective, typically to destroy a particular target. Numerous enemies feature including helicopters and submarines. Weapons powerups are scattered around the levels. The game's graphics are adequate and the control system is easy to use. The classic mode supports multi-player games (hotseating, or on PC over LAN or Net).
Developer: Hasbro Interactive, Inc.
, Publisher: Hasbro Interactive, Inc.
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Battlestations
Arcade-style naval combat game. The game features a selection of modern vessels. Each type has its own strengths, weaknesses and armaments. You switch between controlling the ship itself and the gun turret. The main single-player game consists of a series of levels involving one-on-one combat. There is also a two-player mode. The graphics, controls and audio are effective.
Developer: Realtime Associates Inc.
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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BCT Commander
Developer: ProSIM Company
, Publisher: Shrapnel Games
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BCT: Brigade Combat Team
War game originally released at a budget price. It features a selection of authentic modern unit types, focusing on US and Soviet technology, and recreates combat at the brigade/regiment level. The game is played on maps representing up to 50km square. The game consists of 11 combat scenarios featuring up to around 80 units on each side. You can play against the computer or other players via modem/serial connection, LAN or online. The game's graphics, interface and control system is effective.
Developer: ProSIM Company
, Publisher: Shrapnel Games
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Beach Life
Developer: Deep Red Games Ltd.
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Beasts
Developer: Creature Labs
, Publisher: TBA
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Big Biz Tycoon
Developer: Animedia Entertainment
, Publisher: Activision Value Publishing
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BigWorld: Citizen Zero
Futuristic MMORPG currently in development. It will be set on the a mysterious planet called Neo-Eden which has been used as a prison colony. Alongside the human ex-cons, will be a selection of playable alien races. The game promises to offer many new experiences to players partly due to the large numbers of people that will be supported online at any one time (using both PC and next-generation consoles). This makes possible huge gatherings of many 1000s of player-characters. The 3D graphics promise to be good. The game has a development budget in the region of ten million dollars!
Developer: Micro Forte
, Publisher: Micro Forte
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Bio-Strike
Developer: Holistic Design Inc.
, Publisher: Red Storm Entertainment
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Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance
RPG with RTS component. It is set in a realm called Anuire, which has been invaded by a dark force, led by the 'Gorgon', which has brought chaos and split the population into warring factions. You take the role of a young warrior who embarks on a quest to reunite Anuire. The gameplay involves managing resources, gathering an army, diplomacy, strategic combat and embarking on side-quests. You can opt to go on a side-quest at any time and you guide a party of characters. The game employs the D&D rules. As expected, it now looks pretty dated.
Developer: Synergistic Software
, Publisher: Sierra
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Black & White
Innovative strategy game. You take the role of a newly-created god. At the beginning of the game you're the god of a single village but your sphere of influence will increase as the game progresses. You encounter a variety of peoples and other gods. The game consists of five 'chapters' and has a strong narrative structure.
Developer: Lionhead Studios Ltd.
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Black & White 2
Developer: Lionhead Studios Ltd.
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Black & White: Creature Isles
Add-on for the acclaimed game Black & White. It will feature new skills for your creature, each of which has to be earned by completing a challenge. Also, you'll have a second creature which learns from your primary creature, adding another element to the gameplay.
Developer: Lionhead Studios Ltd.
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Black & White: Next Generation
Developer: Lionhead Studios Ltd.
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Black Moon Chronicles
RTS with RPG component. Set in a fantasy universe, the main game consists of 60 missions set within a narrative developed through cutscenes. You play a commander, Lord Wismerhill, who must choose to ally with one of four warring factions. There is also a mission editor.
Developer: Vircom Inc.
, Publisher: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
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Black Moon Chronicles: Winds of War
Developer: Vircom Inc.
, Publisher: Cryonetworks
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Blitzkrieg
Developer: Nival Entertainment
, Publisher: CDV Software Entertainment AG
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BlockWar
Developer: KaosKontrol, Inc.
, Publisher: KaosKontrol, Inc.
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Braveheart
Real-time action/strategy game based on the film of the same name. The action in the game diverges from that portrayed in the film. The main objective is to unite the clans, expel the English from Scotland and reclaim the throne. You are required to use a variety of methods to persuade the divided clan leaders to join you, including diplomacy, bribery and violence.
Developer: Red Lemon Studios
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Breed
3D action/strategy game currently in development for multiple platforms. Set in the future, the game will consist of a series of missions in which you'll take on an enemy called the Breed. You'll fight on the side of the humans as part of the United Space Corp. You'll be based on a heavy cruiser called the USC Darwin. Each mission will require a force of different composition. A variety of unit types covering land and air will feature. You'll be able to switch to control any of the units directly. Radio communications will keep you in contact with the progress of other units. Alongside the single-player game, will be a strong multi-player mode. The game will employ fully 3D graphics and the design promises to be good.
Developer: Brat Designs
, Publisher: CDV Software Entertainment AG
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Brigandine
Strategy game set in a medieval-inspired universe. The premise is that the land of Forsena is split by civil war after the king's most senior generals makes a grab for power. You play a knight loyal to the king and must embark on a series of battles to retake control for the king. Battles are shown on a variety of 2d maps and it is also possible to watch a 3D view of individual skirmishes. Battles are fairly small. The interface and controls are reasonable. The graphics could be better.
Developer: Atlus Software Inc.
, Publisher: Atlus Software Inc.
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Brother Against Brother
Developer: Matrix Games
, Publisher: Matrix Games
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Buccaneer
Developer: Divide By Zero
, Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
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Business Tycoon
Management sim. The game places you in charge of a new business in a random location around the world. You set your sales execs, marketing officers and research and development scientists to work. By developing markets and new products you can expand your company, providing you can withstand competition against other companies. The game incorporates a multi-player mode for games via modem connection, LAN or online. The game's graphics are okay and the interface is reasonably effective.
Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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